CCTV footage has captured a woman, suspected to be an Indian national, stealing a suitcase from a luggage shop in Phuket on February 25. The footage, shared by The Phuket Times on February 26, shows the woman taking a light blue suitcase from the store's display and walking away. She wore a white T-shirt and short jeans and carried a green plastic bag and shoulder bag.
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The shop owner noted their uncertainty about her nationality but speculated she might be Indian. An eyewitness, a Thai man, reported seeing a woman matching her description in the Bangla area with the suitcase, still covered in its protective plastic. This incident raised surprise among social media users as the suitcase was large and conspicuous.
There is no clear information on whether the shop owner filed a police report. Some online comments mentioned two other thefts occurring nearby during the same period, with no arrests reported in any of these cases. The incident spurred a conversation on potential crime in the area, reflecting concerns from the local community, reported The Thaiger.
Key Takeaways
An unidentified woman allegedly stole a suitcase from a Phuket store.
Witnesses and CCTV footage provided insight, but no arrest has been made.
The incident highlighted concerns over thefts in the area.
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Adapted by ASEAN Now · The Thaiger · 26 Feb 2026